Chapter 151: Chapter 151
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’Mhmm~ mhm~... I know, I know... You’ll hear it so give me a break and put a stop to your handsomeness, alright? Kinky goat?’
A moment ago I was chuckling at how odd my confidence in him being helpful was, but now I kind of want to smack him for how satisfied he seems to be for being the one I asked this to.
’Should I tell him that I had no choice since I have no friends?... Nah... That would also make ME look pathetic...’
But still, he should get down from the unicorn. This really is a matter of gaining something in exchange.
If he said he cleared time off of his schedule to accompany his guest... Then do me the favour and make it a productive time for me, the guest.
If I wanted to stare at his face all day, I wouldn’t have suggested this. But sadly, his handsome face is troublesome in more than one way.
And!
Let’s not forget his natural seducing.
If I’m to stay with him this long or longer every day because I’m his guest... at the very least I want something to be done that will get me to ignore his attractiveness and avoid conversations that suddenly end because of the annoying tension between us.
He’s hot, I know. Albeit, the tension is a given if he’s this effortlessly striking when talking to me.
But I need to keep it together!! If we do have some business to do when meeting, I’m sure it will make my stay in this palace easier.
Convincing myself that this choice could be the best one I could manage at this point, I nodded to myself, slightly drifting away from reality with these thoughts.
I must say... It’s a good thing we were in the middle of a conversation since his input did help to prevent my thoughts from wandering.
"Then, Lady Marianne. If I am to assist you, it would be useful to learn your methods when executing these exercises. There is plenty of time before lunch so it would be wise if we ascertain some aspects of the means to ensure the best improvement."
His decisive and convincing comment amazed me.
I could tell in his tone that he was taking this seriously also seeing how he wanted to grasp all information I could give him right at this moment.
I watched him stand from his seat, a bit bewildered at his good disposition, only breaking the awe of his unexpected attitude when the just acquired coach unfolded his hand to start a sudden session.
"Come to my desk, My Lady. I believe the use of a larger sheet will be needed to list the details."
’Uh... Not really... Only if you want me to write the lyrics of the songs I hum...’ — I thought, knowing I couldn’t tell him that.
However, it was a nice gesture... Since, if I did follow him, I would get to seat at that very big but cool chair he has at his desk.
He looked cool yesterday seated on it.
Very royal as he indeed is.
So I am a bit inclined on playing the imposing boss for a bit there... Heheh...
.....
’I guess I can make the details lengthy for a larger sheet~ No worries~’
Taking his hand, I slowly stood, carefreely excusing the need to use the Crown Prince’s large desk.
"Lady Marianne."
’Hm– Uh?!... Woah... He’s not that close but... Looking up at him still surprised me.’
"Before we proceed... There is something that I ought to clarify."
"..." — ’W-what is it?... Do you also want a salary?’
"Your practice has indeed been fruitful, my Lady."
’Oh... Well, yes, some words have been said but-’
"Your visage... I wonder if it is related to your practices... Or if it is also unknown to yourself... However... Lady Marianne, during this short time we have been interacting, your features have at times slightly followed your hidden emotions."
"?!"
’T– they... what?!! Are you serious?!... Oh my God! Anne! Oh... Oh. My. GOD!! ANNE!!!’
What I heard left me almost speechless, barely letting me repeat "oh my God" over and over.
No better news could have been given to me than our face naturally adopting our inner expressions as it should.
Even if it was a little bit as he seemed to have mentioned, the fact that he noticed and kindly told me about it made me truly happy.
Our efforts were truly doing something.
The hardship wasn’t for nothing and the persistence was, once again, proved to be useful.
I felt like tearing up from joy... because my cute girl might in the future recover her beautiful smile as I’ve always wished.
’Agh! Sh*t! I wanna cry~ This is awesome, sweetheart... We are awesome~’
Feeling how little butterflies tickled my belly, I trembled along my cutie. She was as exhilarated as I was and, if not for the Prince’s presence, I would have tried to jump out of excitement.
’To think we didn’t know about this...hihihi’
Well, it’s a given that we can’t see our face when there’s no mirror but-
"Lady."
’Ah. Right-’
"Please... Please tell me these menacing drops are born from relief..."
"....."
Hearing him say this, I froze in place. Looking at the conflicted scowl of his brows as his hand hesitated to touch my eyelids containing the tears, all my body trembled in shock.
’... Wow... That’s..... Hey, Anne. Don’t you feel like..... He’s making an expression your Father would?’
It was strange how something in this guy’s expression made me recall the Duke’s... But, thankfully, I wasn’t imagining things since Anne thought so too.
Suddenly I felt sympathetic and found his attitude adorable.
I knew that at least my eyes would convey the soft impression he gave us and if we are lucky, our face would also follow as the Prince had informed us...
Therefore I nodded. Confirming his question. Reassuring him that I was indeed relieved at this wonderful news.
’That’s correct, Male Lead. As you said, these "menacing drops" are merely from relief... Thank you so much for telling me.’
... I will give him five points in favour for now, fufufu~
"..."
... Smooch...
’!?’
"... I... Sorry, my Lady."
’Wh–Didn’t we agree to no nothingggg!!!’
The guy had suddenly pecked me on the lips out of nowhere... at least... that’s what it seemed to me.
"..!!" — Obviously upset at his action, I took my hand away from his hold to show him he did wrong.
’Don’t mess around you ar**hole. If we come to an agreement you gotta follow the d*mn rules.’
... And I thought he was actually trying... yeah right, horny kinky will be always horny.
"Lady Marianne... do not misunderstand..."
"..."
’What? Aren’t you just a horny Male Lead? I’m not stupid, I read the original, there’s a reason why the fans called you Kinky Crown.’
"... My Lady, it’s... its the Lady’s fault that this happened."
’Huhhh?? Excuse ME??’
"You do not seem to understand, so I ought to make this clear to you..."
"..."
"The agreement... I truly wish to abide by it with my whole being. Yet..."
He stood silent before me, seemingly contemplating what to say as his eyes flickered nervously, trying to maintain our crossing gazes.
"...?"
’... Yet, what?... why are you making this so nerve-wracking, d*mn it!? Speak! I hate to live the suspense meant to be enjoyed in a book!!’
Growing frustrated by the delay of his continuation, I couldn’t keep holding his sights and closed mine; turning my head to the side, honestly wishing that with this he wouldn’t try to continue because I was not inclined on listening anymore.
Nonetheless, his hand reached out to take the one I had previously retrieved, bringing my head to look back at him out of disbelief from the guts this Male Lead has, to do this again.
"Lady Marianne, I believe you are not realizing the extent of the cravings I mentioned... Even though I want to honour this benevolent compromise you have suggested to redeem my wrongdoings..."
"..." — ’... oh no...’
"The hardship your presence puts me through... I will have to ask of your kind patience to pardon these actions born from the impulse your company... along with the incidental soft bloom of your expressions, instils upon my weakened spirit..."
"...."
’... What the hell?’
It... It somehow makes sense, but I can’t get my adult self to buy how honest he seems to be as he says these things.
I don’t know if I should curse at myself for having the experience of a past life where young naive ladies were the favourite pray of those scammer guys...
Thanks to it, I’m taking all this supposedly "romantic" situation as something suspicious.
And if I’m honest... I would probably call the police on this guy back in my world because I totally feel like this is a freaking trap a hot punk is trying to pull on me.
’I’m broke... Should I tell him I have no money?... but it might backfire and get him to be more persistent since these guys went for any kind of payment in the end back in my times...’
Feeling conflicted, I couldn’t get myself to look straight at him. And pushing my silly thoughts aside, I pondered about why was it that again... Although I am sceptical to believe all his sayings before interacting properly with him...
Deep inside, I want to acknowledge his words...
’Ah, bloody hell.... Maybe I should save up a few million to at least get scammed flamboyantly...’